Cannabis and Cancer, an Online Training for Oncology Nurses

NCT05663346 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2022-2802
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary effects and impacts of a digital educational intervention to support nurses' professional practice regarding safe cannabis use by young adults (18-39 years) diagnosed with cancer.

Conditions

Cannabis Use; Cannabis Use, Unspecified; Nurse's Role; Oncology Pain; Symptoms and Signs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in self-efficacy

  The French version of the Continuing Professional Development Reaction (CPD-Reaction) questionnaire (Légaré et al., 2014) will be used. The CPD-Reaction is a 12-item theory-based self-report questionnaire designed to assess the impact of continuing professional development on different clinical practices and can be modified according to the behavior targeted by the continuing professional activity (ie, the Cannabis \& Cancer intervention). It is scored using a seven-point Likert scale ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (7). The total score can range from 3 to 21 for self-efficacy. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-efficacy. The CPD Reaction has adequate test-retest reliability (ie, weighted kappa coefficient between 0.43-0.53 for self-efficacy). The questionnaire has good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.84).

  4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Change in attitudes

  4 weeks

• Change in intention

  4 weeks

• Change in knowledge

  4 weeks

• Number of training modules completed by participants (objective engagement)

  4 weeks

• Frequency of viewing modules/participants (objective engagement)

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Cannabis & Cancer digital educational intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

This intervention includes different asynchronous pedagogical modalities that allow, among other things, to reactivate the participants' previous knowledge and promote their autonomy in their learning process. These modalities focus on various problems that oncology nurses may encounter about the use of cannabis in oncology (eg, how to tackle the subject, what are the correct times to approach the topic). To this end, various pedagogical modalities that encourage the active participation of nurses are integrated into the training (eg, interactive videos, and quizzes). Scientific articles and links to external resources (official public websites) are also included so that nurses can consult the content at their own pace. Different aspects related to the use of cannabis are addressed in the training (eg, beneficial effects, and potential side effects).

Other: Cannabis & Cancer digital educational intervention

Standard information regarding cannabis use in oncology

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The comparator is composed of an email with basic reliable non-personalized information on cannabis use in oncology (official public websites and scientific articles).

Other: Standard information regarding cannabis use in oncology

Interventions

Cannabis & Cancer digital educational intervention OTHER

The Cannabis \& Cancer intervention is available on Moodle learning management system in French language. It aims to influence nurses' self-efficacy, attitudes, intentions, and knowledge regarding the safe and efficient use of cannabis by young adults diagnosed with cancer.

Cannabis & Cancer digital educational intervention

Standard information regarding cannabis use in oncology OTHER

Participants will be offered basic reliable non-personalized information on cannabis use in oncology (official public websites and scientific articles).

Standard information regarding cannabis use in oncology

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Work in an oncology department (eg, radio-oncology, outpatient clinics)
• Work with people diagnosed with cancer, including young adults
• Understand, read, and write French

You may not qualify if:

• None

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

Montreal, Quebec, H1T 2M4, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Vinette B, Cote J, Bilodeau K. Evaluation of a Digital Educational Intervention to Enhance Oncology Nurse Professional Practice to Support Safe Cannabis Use: A Pilot Study. J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000631. Online ahead of print.

  PMID: 41427816 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cancer Pain; Signs and Symptoms

Interventions

nabiximols

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Karine Bilodeau, PhD

  Université de Montréal

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• José Côté

  Université de Montréal

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Billy Vinette, MSN

  Univer

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 15, 2022
• First Posted: December 23, 2022
• Study Start: January 4, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 18, 2024
• Study Completion: May 18, 2024
• Last Updated: February 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)